The American Airlines Center will host season openers for four Big 12 teams Nov. 8, according to the report — Baylor vs. Colorado, TCU vs. SMU, Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Texas vs. LSU.

As of right now, the Longhorns are set to open next season Nov. 12 in the Regional round of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic against an opponent that has yet to be determined. A Texas spokesman said there have been discussions regarding a season opener against LSU at the American Airlines Center but nothing official has been announced yet.

Texas went 16-18 last season and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in head coach Rick Barnes’ 15-year tenure at UT. The Longhorns, who fell in the first round of the CBI to Houston last season, have since had four players leave the program, including their top three scorers. Sophomores Sheldon McClellan, Julien Lewis and Jaylen Bond have all decided to transfer while sophomore point guard Myck Kabongo elected to declare for the NBA Draft.

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